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Create talking photos & slideshows! FUN!

This article talks about the importance of recess and the benefits students gain by having daily recess.

In this blog, I talk about educational technology, educational theory, educational pedagogy, and other topics related to these. I teach Physics and EMS classes, so some times I'll talk about those specific areas. I'll also discuss 21st Century Skills and Education. I explore free educational technology resources, ways to integrate technology into the classroom, professional development, project based learning, and tips and resources for new teachers.

LOTS of cool, innovative ideas!

Mentoring Minds is an educational publishing company that develops K-12 instructional materials to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. Experienced educators create the materials based on research and cover topics such as critical thinking, differentiated learning, instructional strategies, classroom management and more.

This interview outlines how games can be used in math to differentiate instruction and provide helpful methods for learning math.

How Math Games Can Help Target Key Instruction Areas

Dr. Nanci Smith talks about the use of math games to differentiate instructions and reinforce skills.

Oh another good way to start a class...start with a quote....talk about it.....journal/blog about it!

180 quotes of the day

"anks and scores hundreds of education blogs. Check out the top 100 and beyond to stay up to date on what people are talking about in the education space."

Students will Learn why numbers are an important part of everyday life. Provide examples of daily uses of numbers. Problem-Solving: Math, Episode 1 video Writing paper Pencils and erasers Computer with Internet access (optional) Talk about the different ways we use numbers in our everyday lives. What are some uses of numbers?

I have to tell you that it was a tough call to make these decisions, especially when we're talking every teacher no matter what grade level or subject, but I hope that you find a couple of gems to put away in your virtual treasure box.

This is a great site talking about how to help students visualize and write about their own lives.

A great writing activity for kids 8 and older.

Writing is being pushed very hard at my school this year. This is a good article to read. Stacy Smith

A blog from a teacher talking about working at an "under- performing" school.

Subject(s) Literature Language Arts Technology Grade Adaptable for all grade levels Brief Description In this lesson, which encourages students to think about the sounds of poems and to enjoy reading them, students use lip-syncing software to produce an animated talking head. Objectives Students will develop their enjoyment and appreciation of the sound of poetry.

Two veteran educators from Fairfax County, V.A. are in the process of writing a book using anecdotal data from their experiences on how they believe the introduction of smart phones has severely decreased critical thinking and engaged learning in their respective classrooms. Joe Clement and Matt Miles "say the free periods that are part of their school schedule have deteriorated from lively talk among students and teachers to silent screen reading, each student in a little world," according to The Washington Post.